International Yoga Day, 2018 was observed at ICAR – Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 – 8.00 A.M. in the IIVR – BHU Campus Guest House, Sunderbaghia, Sunderpur, Varanasi, with great enthusiasm and vehement participation by the employees of the Institute, including the Guest House Visitors.
Various Yogasans including Pranayam, Kapal-Bharati, Surya-Namaskar, Bhujangasan, etc. were practiced by the employees under the able guidance of 2 outside Yoga experts. It was emphasized that regular practice of Yogasans would be helpful in cure and prevention of several diseases viz. diabetes, blood pressure, heart & lung related diseases and other common ailments, pains, aches, etc.
At the conclusion of the session, all participants resolved to practice yoga daily and also pledged to widespread the benefits and practice of Yoga amongst their living environment.
Some glimpses of the programme are: